Honor Magic8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $625 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 79/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,780,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2780751
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 9 points higher (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 45.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $674. Honor Magic8 was $674 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.